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Old Feb 14, 2023 | 08:15 PM
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Oh boy… when does it end, Now possibly looking into 8” subs. I really like my bag space but I also have a chopped TP. I need help or pics of your setup with the 8’s in place to to have n idea and which brands of rings and woofers is best? I do have an extra amp from my previous setup to run the subs, show me pics please. TIA
 
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Stock bags?
If yes, you will need to reinforce, brace, seal and port them for subs?

I would suggest going with a mid-bass.

What amp?
 
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Stock bags?
If yes, you will need to reinforce, brace, seal and port them for subs?

I would suggest going with a mid-bass.

What amp?
Yes for stock bags, and I was planning on using SPL ring setup with DIAMOND audio neo midbass

 
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Old Feb 15, 2023 | 09:18 AM
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Yes for stock bags, and I was planning on using SPL ring setup with DIAMOND audio neo midbass
Gotcha. The SPL rings are good. Easy to install. I haven't personally heard the Diamonds.

The Hertz 200L and Euphoria mid-bass carbons work really well in stock bags
 
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Gotcha. The SPL rings are good. Easy to install. I haven't personally heard the Diamonds.

The Hertz 200L and Euphoria mid-bass carbons work really well in stock bags
for got to mention the Amp, I have a SD EVOX 800.4 .4,will that be enough to power some mid bass speakers?
 
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for got to mention the Amp, I have a SD EVOX 800.4 .4,will that be enough to power some mid bass speakers?
Yes. I did a comparison with set of Hertz L's and Euphoria Carbons off a 800.1. Worked great for Hertz. Carbons could of used a tad more power.
The Euphoria's were hitting lower than Hertz (to be expected).
 
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Ok so you arent doing subs. You wont get any good sub pictures because they should be sealed off and ported. Hell, if you want great bass from the midbass you should also seal and port them.
 
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These powered saddlebag subwoofer inserts from Precision Power (same company that does the HDHU.14+ and si HUs) are coming soon. Pop them in or out when you need the bag space with quick disconnects. Might be an interesting option worth looking at.
 
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Originally Posted by hamah
These powered saddlebag subwoofer inserts from Precision Power (same company that does the HDHU.14+ and si HUs) are coming soon. Pop them in or out when you need the bag space with quick disconnects. Might be an interesting option worth looking at.
yea I’ve seen a video Volunteer Audio went to a place out in Las Vegas on new products, I would definitely would like some feed back on this set be fore I make a purchase. And how much bass it would produce.
 
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Ok so you arent doing subs. You wont get any good sub pictures because they should be sealed off and ported. Hell, if you want great bass from the midbass you should also seal and port them.
ok so Sub woofers are different then Mid bass, then I meant to say mid bass speakers.
 
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